Take your pelvic health career to the next level with this course. Advanced subjective and objective examinations (vaginal and rectal) will be reviewed to ensure you are working to the latest international recommendations. Assessment of different maternal birth injuries including perineal and vaginal tears, levator ani avulsions, and coccyx injuries will be taught. Assessment of prolapse staging using objective POP-Q measurements as well as standing and sitting assessments will be covered, and you'll learn how to mobilize coccyx injuries. Advanced palpation skills will be taught including for scarring, muscle tone, and muscle contraction states.
Bladder, bowel, and food diaries will be discussed, as will common outcome measures such as Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire, different pain scales, and POP-Q. Adjunctive therapy such as pelvic floor training devices and apps will be discussed, as well as the importance of sleep, nutrition, gut health, stress management, and exercise as it relates to pelvic health.
Common conditions and treatments covered will include pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunctions, pelvic pain (at a basic level), gut health (different conditions and treatment options), menopause, coccyx injuries, prostate surgery, and hard flaccid syndrome. Common dermatological conditions and cancers of the pelvic region will be discussed.
Throughout the course we will also be reviewing case studies and challenging you to think critically at all stages of the patient management process. This is alongside two practical sessions for you to practice your assessment and treatment skills in a supportive environment. Females, males, and gender diverse registered health professionals are invited to take part in this course.
What people are saying about this course:
An absolutely incredible course full of laughter and knowledge. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking at advancing their basic internal and pelvic health skills. I gained so much from the course and feel a lot more confident with my rationale and skillset than I did before and I am so ready to put this in to practice with some of my more complex patients. Two cute black labs, the delicious food and the beautiful calming venue were bonuses! - Aimee
This is a great course to consolidate the learning from the integration and internals courses. Melissa provides an awesome learning environment and makes a situation that can be quite confronting, comfortable for all participants (from my perspective as the only male on the course!) - Derek
Melissa's teaching style makes studying what could be an awkward topic very approachable and fun. - Amanda
A great course with practical training support and advice giving me the confidence to be a better practitioner - Becky
Melissa presents and delivers a totally relevant course which sets you up so well with techniques and knowledge you can use immediately on returning to work on Monday. She makes attending a course an absolute pleasure and inspires you to continue improving and learning in a fun and informal way. Oh yes - also great location and food. - Jo
Course was absolutely amazing, very practical and hands on. She creates a safe space to learn. - Natalie
Fantastic course for anyone who wants to refresh their pelvic floor assessments or learn more about this area of physio. Everything about the course is great! Highly recommend! - Renee
How was the food?
- 10. Love it that I could eat most of the food even though I'm on keto :D
- 10 - loved the gut health foods and drinks
- Super yummy, filling, and healthy
- 10 oh yerrrrrr
- All was delicious
- 10!!!
- Healthy and delicious
- 10/10 - Great to experience the foods talked about for gut health, will be trying more (with my steak!)
Dr Melissa Davidson is the only registered Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health in New Zealand. Alongside her 32 years of clinical practice, Melissa has extensive post graduate qualifications including a PhD in Bioengineering, research Masters from Melbourne, a Diploma in Advanced Orthopaedic Manipulations from Canada, and Post Graduate Certificates in Physiotherapy in both Pelvic Floor and Acupuncture. She also has a Certificate in Health Science, is registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand under Specialist Scope of Practice and is a long-term member of Physiotherapy New Zealand. She is the current President of the International Organisation of Physiotherapists in Pelvic and Women's Health.
There are limited places available on these courses. Females, males, and gender diverse health professionals are invited to take part in this course.
To attend this course, you must already be practicing as a pelvic health professional and completing internal vaginal and rectal examinations with patients. You must be a registered health professional in New Zealand with a regulatory body.
Prerequisites to attend this course:
Previous pelvic health internal training with Melissa (eg INTERNALS: Intro to Pelvic Health Internals).
If you have completed other courses where internal examination skills are taught, please contact Melissa at
[email protected] to see if that course qualifies you to attend this Intermediate course.
Recommended to complete prior to attending this course:
Melissa's Integration: Integrating Pelvic Health into Musculoskeletal Practice. This will ensure you have a well rounded pelvic health background.
$795 including GST for the two day course.
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